'Impartial' probe of death squad claims Under mounting pressure embattled Home Affairs Minister Ronald Gajraj yesterday asked the Head of State for an impartial inquiry into the death squad allegations, saying he is willing to proceed on leave to calm any fears of interference. In an unexpected twist in the saga that started four months ago when the explosive allegations surfaced, Gajraj asked President Bharrat Jagdeo to commission an impartial inquiry "so that the people of Guyana can know the truth". Related Links: 'wrong man' death Letters Menu Archival Menu A statement by the Hon. Ronald Gajraj, MP, Minister of Home Affairs May 7, 2004 Opposition wants UN role in death squad inquiry May 7, 2004 Gajraj asks President for 'impartial' probe of death squad claims May 8, 2004 Guyana 'hit squad' row offer May 8, 2004 Death squad allegations:Gajraj offers to go on leave to allow inquiry May 8, 2004 Gajraj statement: Reactions guarded, approving May 8, 2004 Opposition dispatches letter to UN on death squad probe May 8, 2004 Independent inquiry May 9, 2004 The Government may agree to an inquiry: Why? May 10, 2004 Gajraj had requested inquiry last month May 11, 2004 President Jagdeo knew Gajraj wanted inquiry four weeks ago -government source May 11, 2004 No PNC/R response to Min. Gajraj leave offer May 12, 2004 Use opportunity for credible probe of death squad claims May 13, 2004 UN Office lauds Min. Gajraj's inquiry move May 13, 2004 Terms for death squad inquiry must involve all stakeholders May 14, 2004 PNCR says Min. Gajraj's decision is 'step in right direction' May 14, 2004 President sets up 'phantom force' inquiry May 15, 2004 President launches probe of claims against Gajraj May 15, 2004 STATEMENT OF JAGDEO ON PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY May 15, 2004 Flightless bird May 16, 2004 Opposition declares Gajraj probe a farce May 16, 2004 Getting to the bottom of it all May 16, 2004 2002-03 crime wave inquiry likely May 16, 2004 Govt. wants speedy resolution of ‘death squad’ issue May 17, 2004 America and the images May 17, 2004 No government would accept such humiliation May 17, 2004 Don't prejudge work, integrity of commission May 18, 2004 TUC rejects Presidential commission May 18, 2004 Umbrella union urges probe panel to step down May 18, 2004 Indian group says terms of reference limited May 18, 2004 UN should handle Gajraj probe May 18, 2004 Commission of Inquiry: Chang wavers May 19, 2004 Rejection of Commission on Inquiry premature: human rights body May 19, 2004 Opposition jumped gun in condemning Gajraj probe May 19, 2004 Window of opportunity lost - PPP May 19, 2004 PPP calls PNC/R’s non-support of death squad probe ‘deceptive antics’ May 19, 2004 NFA welcomes Commission of Inquiry May 19, 2004 Guyana: Commission of Inquiry into death squad May 19, 2004 Rejection of Commission suggests grandstanding - GHRA May 19, 2004 Amnesty says Gajraj probe mandate must be sorted May 20, 2004 Administration remains committed to Presidential Commission May 20, 2004 New York-based groups support Presidential Commission appointment May 20, 2004 On President Jagdeo's formation of the Presidential Commission May 20, 2004 Opposition's response to presidential commission well considered - WPA May 20, 2004 Inquiry panel could be sworn in this week May 20, 2004 PSC welcomes death squad commission May 21, 2004 Gajraj panel 'needs reconstituting' May 21, 2004 Defects of inquiry not beyond redemption May 22, 2004 Commission Chairman still on the job May 22, 2004 BLUFFING' POLITICS IN DEATH SQUAD PROBE May 23, 2004 Jagdeo willing to rethink Crandon Will not 'pander' to PNCR May 23, 2004 Key concern is that credible people are appointed May 23, 2004 CIOG applauds President, supports Commission of Inquiry members May 23, 2004 SELF-DESTRUCTION May 23, 2004 Give Gajraj inquiry a chance - Bullen May 25, 2004 No consultation = poor governance - PNCR May 28, 2004 Constitution silent on consultation – PNCR June 4, 2004 Crandon could face conflict of interest - Ramotar June 6, 2004 No deal! June 7, 2004 Commission of Inquiry will go on June 25, 2004 Former Chancellor on `Death Squad’ Commission of Inquiry July 3, 2004 Massiah replaces Crandon on death squad probe July 3, 2004 Gajraj proceeds on leave July 3, 2004 Gajraj proceeds on leave July 3, 2004 Commission of inquiry July 4, 2004 Will Ravi Dev recuse himself again? July 4, 2004 Former Chancellor to be sworn in as member of inquiry July 9, 2004 MOVING FORWARD WITH THE INQUIRY July 11, 2004 Massiah sworn onto Gajraj inquiry panel July 13, 2004 Jagdeo's stance on UNDP's Sorenson 'reckless' July 13, 2004 Final member of President Commission of Inquiry appointed July 13, 2004 Stage set for `death squad’ inquiry July 16, 2004 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.